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Polk County
Population
503,1752024
Higher than communities in Iowa
Household income
$83,5762024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Home value
$262,1002024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Unemployment
3.8%2026
Similar to communities in Iowa
Violent crime
3932023
Less favorable than communities in Iowa
Work from home
15.7%2024
Higher than communities in Iowa
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Polk County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Polk County with communities in Iowa or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2012, Polk County was more favorable than communities in Iowa on adult residents who collaborated with neighbors to improve their neighborhood or community.
100th percentile · 2012 · U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement, via Polco GPAL
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